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Russia: We Will Set Up a Permanent Navy Base in Syria

Russia: We Will Set Up a Permanent Navy Base in Syria

The Russia’s Vice Minister of Defense Pankov has announced in his speech at the Federation Council that they will set up a permanent naval base in Syria’s city of Tartus.

10 October 2016

Israel Intercepts Women’s Boat to Gaza

Israel Intercepts Women’s Boat to Gaza

Women’s Boat to Gaza initiative has announced that they have been surrounded by Israeli naval forces in international waters.

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

Iraq Coalition spokesperson Dorrian in his statement has said “Turkish troops in Iraqi lands are not deployed with an official approval by the Iraqi Government”. Iraq had also stated that Turkey’s presence in Bashiqa camp in Mosul was invasive.

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraqi Council has decided that “Turkey is considered ‘invasive force’ and do what is necessary to take Turkey out of the Iraqi lands”. The council will apply to UN Security Council to make it happen.

Person Trying to Storm Israeli Embassy Shot, Stopped

Person Trying to Storm Israeli Embassy Shot, Stopped

An attacker trying to storm the Israeli Embassy with a knife has said in his first testimony, “I did it to stop the bloodshed in the Middle East”.

21 September 2016

Truce in Syria Extended for 48 Hours

Truce in Syria Extended for 48 Hours

The 7-day truce that started on September 12, Monday in Syria has been extended for another 48 hours.

15 September 2016

Truce in Syria Begins

Truce in Syria Begins

A truce plan for Syrian war prepared through joint efforts by the US and Russia to last 10 days came into effect as of yesterday at 7 p.m.

13 September 2016

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

President Erdoğan and Russia’s Leader Putin have discussed the Syrian war and a truce in Aleppo, ahead of the Feast of Sacrifice.

9 September 2016

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has stressed the importance of the Raqqa and Mosul operations. “If there is no ground operation it is not possible to destroy or even stop DAEŞ (ISIS) with airstrikes alone.”

8 September 2016

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy Prime Minister Canikli has announced that four soldiers, 16 FSA members, and approximately 110 members of ISIS and the YPG have been killed as of the 15th day of the operation in Syria.

8 September 2016

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that it is worried of Turkey’s further advancement into Syria and that the operation contravenes international law.

7 September 2016

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

Three soldiers have been killed and four injured in a rocket attack on a Turkish tank in southern Al-Rai.

7 September 2016

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

“We saw the problems that Turkey was facing because of the events in Syria,” said Russian President Putin. “One does not need to be an analyst to understand what is going on.”

6 September 2016

Erdoğan: YPG Has Not Withdrawn East of Euphrates

Erdoğan: YPG Has Not Withdrawn East of Euphrates

President Erdoğan, speaking about the Jarablus operation and the YPG, has said: “They now tell us that they [YPG] have withdrawn to the East of Euphrates. We say, ‘No, they have not’. The confirmation that they have passed to the East of Euphrates depends on our assessment”.

2 September 2016

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia has made a statement on Jarablus operation that “The risk that the situation in the conflict zone might become more unstable is disturbing us. The ethnic conflict between Arabs and Kurds might be fueled”.

Turkey Launches Operation on ISIS in Syria

Turkey Launches Operation on ISIS in Syria

A campaign has been launched by Turkish Armed Forces Joint Special Mission Forces and US-led coalition air forces on ISIS in Jarablus region in Aleppo in Syria.

‘Energy’ Emphasis in Joint Statement of Erdoğan, Putin

‘Energy’ Emphasis in Joint Statement of Erdoğan, Putin

President Erdoğan and Russian Leader Putin have held a joint press statement. In the statement, natural gas agreements, Turkish Stream and agreements concerning nuclear energy have come to the fore.

Articles of Probe Into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy Blocked

Articles of Probe Into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy Blocked

BBC Türkçe, gazeteport and Diken news sites' articles of probe into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy have been blocked.

Counter Forum: “What Is It That UNESCO Protects?!”

Counter Forum: “What Is It That UNESCO Protects?!”

A counter forum is being held on grounds of lacking of trust in the discourse of World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on ‘’ common heritage’’ , ‘’ impartiality’’ and ‘’protection’’.

Sur Not Discussed in UNESCO Meeting

Sur Not Discussed in UNESCO Meeting

UNESCO World Heritage Committee in its 40th meeting has not opened the decision draft regarding the Sur district of Diyarbakır which is on the World Heritage List to discussion of members at all and passed it the way it way.

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov Meet

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov Meet

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu meeting with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov in Sochi said Erdoğan-Putin meeting may be realized in August.

Putin: Turkey Apologized, Relations Will Recommence

Putin: Turkey Apologized, Relations Will Recommence

Contrary to Presidential statement, Russian Leader Putin emphasizing Turkey has apologized to Russia expressed that the relations will normalize between the two countries.

Presidency: Erdoğan, Putin Agree on Face to Face Meeting

Presidency: Erdoğan, Putin Agree on Face to Face Meeting

President Erdoğan and Russian Leader Putin spoke on the phone today following the apology letter sent by Erdoğan.

International Reactions to Atatürk Airport Attack

International Reactions to Atatürk Airport Attack

NATO, German Chancellor Merkel, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Belgium Prime Minister Michel, Hilary Clinton, Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have condemned the attack.

Ivo Molinas: Turkey-Israel Agreement is ‘Win-Win’ Policy

Ivo Molinas: Turkey-Israel Agreement is ‘Win-Win’ Policy

Şalom weekly’s Editor-in-Chief Molinas has said trade relations were at present not damaged but militaristic and political relations will recover in time.

28 June 2016 Nilay Vardar

Yıldırım: We Will Pay Compensation to Russia if Needed

Yıldırım: We Will Pay Compensation to Russia if Needed

Prime Minister Yıldırım has spoken of various subjects such as Turkey-Israel agreement, apologizing to Russia, accession to the EU, relations with Egypt.

EU Minister Çelik: Turkey Must be Full Member of EU

EU Minister Çelik: Turkey Must be Full Member of EU

Initial reactions have come from the Vice PM Canikli, Minister of EU Çelik and Minister of Economy Şimşek as to Brittan’s decision to leave the EU.

Minister of Economy Zafer on Russia: We don’t Regret, We are Sad

Minister of Economy Zafer on Russia: We don’t Regret, We are Sad

Minister of Economy Zeybekçi has said recovering ties with Russia is important for tourism and as to the letter sent to Russian said, “In fact the letters don’t have any significance, they are routine letters”.

Russia: No Section in Erdoğan’s Letter Requires Response

Russia: No Section in Erdoğan’s Letter Requires Response

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has evaluated the letter the President Erdoğan sent to Putin: “Relations will not normalize unless Ankara takes certain steps”.

Erdoğan, Yıldırım Send Letter to Putin, Medvedev

Erdoğan, Yıldırım Send Letter to Putin, Medvedev

President Erdoğan has sent a letter to Putin, Prime Minister Yıldırım has sent a letter to Medvedev due to June 12 Russia Day.

Roth: ‘Erdoğan’s Statements are Plain Hellraising’

Roth: ‘Erdoğan’s Statements are Plain Hellraising’

Claudia Roth has blamed Erdoğan for causing disturbance through millions of people of Turkey origin in Germany.

Merkel: Relations Between Turkey and Germany are Strong

Merkel: Relations Between Turkey and Germany are Strong

German Chancellor Merkel has said she favors dialogue between Turkey and Armenia and she wishes for good relations with Turkey.

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